Displays for this prayer carpet were all over this store, a place I wouldn’t normally expect to find them. I don’t know what was innovative about them since I don’t read Arabic, but they must be a popular item. They came in a variety of colors and patterns.

We actually were looking for the non-holiday displays I’ve seen every year here, but maybe it’s too early for them. We also were looking for 110 watt light bulbs as that’s what our house requires, but in a 220 V country, they’re hard to come by.

The second of two views of a dazzling abaya, posted earlier: